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Can the Republicans Finally Get Down to Business?
The Republicans spent yesterday raising money for victims of Hurricane Gustav. Today, it's back to the business of nominating John McCain and his controversial ticket-mate, Sara Palin. We hear about her today, the transition of leadership from Bush to McCain and hear about protests outside the convention. Also, Ron Paul just won't go away.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe Republicans spent yesterday raising money for victims of Hurricane Gustav. Today, it's back to the business of nominating John McCain and his controversial ticket-mate, Sara Palin. We hear about her today, discuss the transition of leadership from George Bush to John McCain and hear about protesters outside the convention hall. Also, Ron Paul's Rally for the Republic.
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2 storiesThe GOP Tries to Get Down to Business
With Hurricane Gustav a diminishing distraction, John McCain's convention is trying to get back on track. President Bush will speak live from the White House and former Senator Fred Thompson and former Democrat Joe Lieberman will speak in prime time, but the delegates and news media are focused on Sarah Palin .
Read the story42 minRon Paul's Counter-Convention
Ron Paul was an also-ran in the Republican primaries, but he attracted a lot of supporters. Now he's holding a three-day Rally for the Republic across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Jesse Ventura will be on hand.
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